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Bill Grimsey throws down the gauntlet on York city centre
Internationally-renowned retail expert Bill Grimsey, threw down the gauntlet to York to prepare for the next high street revolution in a presentation to business and council leaders at The Grand…
Read MoreBlank Canvas pop up space opens at 5 Blake Street
Arts programme Blank Canvas, part of the Skippko Arts Charity have just opened their second pop-up art space in the city centre. This follows their successful pop-up on Goodramgate earlier…
Read MoreMore lights will add sparkle to York’s city centre this winter
York’s city centre will shimmer with more lights than ever before this winter, as York Business Improvement District (BID) and Make It York join forces to extend seasonal displays to…
Read MoreYork winter lights drive visits to the city
York’s Winter Lights have been hailed a resounding success and have helped drive visits to the city during the off peak tourism season. Visits to attractions and hotel occupancy levels were all up during…
Read MoreVideo: The Health of Retail in the UK – and York
Why do we seem to lose well-known brands from the high street? Are there really more empty shops than there used to be? What kind of businesses are showing growth? …
Read MoreSpectacular winter and Christmas lights planned for York this year
A magical winter light experience, using over 160,000 LED lights, is being planned for historic York this year. The city will be awash with lights in white and warm white, creating a beautiful and magical atmosphere in keeping…
Read MoreThe York BID gives vacant commercial space in the city centre a make-over
The York Business Improvement District (BID) has rolled out its window dressing programme on vacant shopfronts in the city centre starting with spaces on Jubbergate and Bridge Street. The two…
Read MoreTaxi marshal pilot programme to launch in York city centre
The York Business Improvement District (BID) is partnering with York Hackney Carriage Association, Guildhall Ward Committee and Dean Court Hotel to launch a taxi marshal service that will operate from…
Read MoreYork BID winter lights to return next winter season
York BID winter lights to return for the 2017-18 winter season York’s sparkling city wall bars at Micklegate, Monkbar, Walmgate and Bootham will dress down on the 28th of February…
Read MoreIndependent businesses gather to celebrate new map and website
The Indie York initiative was launched last night as over 100 attendees gathered to mark the occasion at Bootham School. Over 100 guests including the city’s Lord Mayor and Lady…
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